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P212 LTR

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,987 mi
Last recorded93,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 LTR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,987 miles

CAT has broken up inside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash (this item will soon be a reason for rejection)

auxiliary belt & power steering belt deteriorated

both front brake discs heavily worn (BORDER LINE PASS)

both front wipers slightly smeary

both outer c.v gaiters deteriorated

both rear shock absorbers have a misting of oil

corrosion to offside outer rear wheel arch

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

rear section of exhaust sytem has a metal support braket thats broken but exhaust system still fully supported by other mountings/brackets

slight corrosion to all under vehicle chasis floor pan

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes & fuel pipes

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside front & offside front anti-roll bar drop linkage ball joints

top of offside rear coil spring heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 88,243 miles

Oil leak

nearside front c/v boot pearishing

oil over steering rack

tested in wet condistions

Fail 7 Jan 2011 88,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front c/v boot pearishing

oil over steering rack

tested in wet condistions

Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,193 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shock absorber protective shrouds incomplete and insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

rigid plastic boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,590 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,659 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriated

offside wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,028 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 67,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 60,972 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat belt requires assistance to retract

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P212 LTR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P212 LTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P212 LTR registered?

P212 LTR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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